Israel’s army is surprisingly diverse. Christians, Muslim Bedouins, and Druze soldiers all fight alongside their Jewish brothers in arms in defense of Israel and its people! Members of these minority groups who serve in the IDF are frequently the subject

Recently, Yashar LaChayal opened a “pina chama” in the Jewish community of Ateret, a half hour drive from Jerusalem. A pina chama (literally, a “warm corner”) is the colloquial term for a small space set aside at the entrance of

Nearly 20% of soldiers in the IDF come from financially distressed homes. Army service is fraught with harsh living conditions and hard work for all, but the needy soldier suffers from additional hardship. Although all soldiers are issued basic supplies,

The responsibility that comes with serving in the IDF puts soldiers under a lot of stress. In order to release some of that stress, Yashar LaChayal provides different ways for soldiers to relax and unwind. This unique project allows soldiers to take a

In wartime, and also in times of peace, there are injured soldiers. The Israel Defense Forces provide excellent medical care as well as necessities for the soldier and his or her family. However, there are always additional needs that vary

There are over 7,000 soldiers classified as Lone Soldiers in the IDF. They come from different backgrounds, from all over the world, with one thing in common – they are exceptional human beings, leaving behind the comfort of home, family and friends

Religious and traditional Jews wear “Tzizit,” a four-cornered garment with fringes worn under the shirt, throughout the day. The strings remind them of their Jewish identity and religious obligations.
The IDF provides soldiers who request them with Tzizit, but the ones

For many of Israel’s widows and orphans, the pain of their loss is
compounded by the daily struggle to simply keep a roof over their heads.
Though the primary breadwinner is gone, bills still come and rent is still
demanded. Lives that have

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Yashar LaChayal provides food baskets for families of needy soldiers twice annually, for Rosh Hashanah and for Passover. These baskets are filled with staple foods to ensure that no soldier, and no soldier’s family, goes hungry on a holiday. This

Yashar LaChayal is the address that IDF Commanders turn to when they need immediate assistance on their army bases, for groups of soldiers, or for individuals. Often these are requests that would be filled by the IDF itself, but there

Organizations, synagogues, schools and families can adopt an IDF unit. Project participants will have an opportunity to correspond with individual soldiers as well as to learn about the history of the particular unit and the role it has played in

IDF bases on the front lines are temporary dwelling places. One unit moves out and another unit comes in. The caravans and tents are impersonal, even when they are crowded with the soldiers’ gear. There is little space to walk –